About Magnolia Creek Nursing And RehabilitationMagnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 1992 Hwy 51 S, Covington, TN, reachable at (901) 476-1820. This For profit – Individual facility operates 156.0 certified beds and serves an average of 95 residents per day. It is part of the Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper network (94 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2002-10-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#13057 of 14703 nationally – #274 of 303 in Tennessee
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation may be considered for families with limited options in Covington, TN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightMagnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation currently provides 3 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.3% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 56 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $41,399. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Nationally, Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 13057th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 274th out of 303 nursing homes. In Covington, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,829 nationally and RN hours rank #10,878 nationally (#239 in TN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
3.15
#10,723 / 14,703
#236 / 303
Below average
2023
2.96
#12,193 / 14,703
#273 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
3.40
#9,116 / 14,703
#200 / 303
Below average
2025
3.39
#9,935 / 14,703
#219 / 303
Below average
2026
3.22
#11,829 / 14,703
#280 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
0.37
#11,283 / 14,703
#238 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.34
#11,437 / 14,703
#246 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.33
#11,779 / 14,703
#254 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.27
#13,016 / 14,703
#281 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.40
#10,878 / 14,703
#239 / 303
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2002-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (901) 476-1820 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 56.1/100, placing it #13057 of 14703 facilities nationally and #274 of 303 in Tennessee. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation receives a reported average of 3 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 24 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 15 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $41,399. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $41,399, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 138.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 13057th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 274th out of 303 nursing homes. In Covington, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,829 nationally and RN hours rank #10,878 nationally (#239 in TN). Our composite quality score of 56.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Covington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/covington/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.